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By alyssadawn
Updated Thu Oct 07 2021
  1. Brik

    • Description:

      Brik is a concise, strong masculine name that carries a modern, minimalist appeal. Likely derived from the word 'brick,' it evokes qualities of strength, reliability, and solidity. This short, impactful name fits well with contemporary naming trends favoring brief, punchy names with clear pronunciations. Brik may also be a variation of the Scandinavian name 'Brik' or 'Brick,' or could have Dutch origins. As a given name, Brik remains quite uncommon, appealing to parents seeking distinctive names with bold sounds and straightforward spelling. The name's rarity gives it a contemporary edge while its phonetic simplicity ensures it's easily remembered. Its strong consonant sounds project confidence and resilience.
  2. Brock

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "badger"

    • Description:

      Brock is a rock solid name, with a touch of preppy sophistication. It ranked solidly in the 200s-300s from 1975 until 2014, but has since tumbled a bit.
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    • Ellery

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "descendant of Hilary"

      • Description:

        Ellery is a rhythmic three-syllable boy's name that is familiar and yet rarely used--and just waiting to be discovered. It's long been identified with Ellery Queen--which was both the pen name of two cousins, Frederic Dannay and Manfred B. Lee, and the detective they created.
    • Elliot

      • Origin:

        Anglicization of Elijah or Elias

      • Meaning:

        "Jehovah is God"

      • Description:

        Elliot (which boasts several spellings depending upon how many 'l's or 't's you want to use) is a winner -- it has the ideal quality of being neither too common nor weirdly unique. Elliot had a style boost back in the early 1980s via the young hero of the movie E.T. , who was named Elliott. Since then there have been Elliots on Law & Order: SVU and Mad Men.
    • Emil

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "rival"

      • Description:

        Derived from the Latin word aemulus, Emil is a name with international appeal. Concise and sturdy but with the gentle Em sound, Emil is popular across Europe, from Azerbaijan to Finland, from Germany to Norway, and Denmark. Alternative spelling Emile also ranks highly in Belgium and Canada.
    • Erik

      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Eric, Old Norse

      • Meaning:

        "eternal ruler"

      • Description:

        While substituting a C for a K is a modern trend, Erik is in fact the traditional spelling of the name, derived from the Old Norse Eiríkr and introduced to the English speaking world in the Anglo-Saxon period. Now, Erik is popular in Scandinavia and throughout much of Central and Eastern Europe, where it ranks in the Top 100 in Germany, Slovenia, Hungary, and more.
    • Ethan

      • Origin:

        Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "strong, firm"

      • Description:

        Ethan is a name that succeeds in being at once classic and fashionable, serious and cheery, strong and sensitive. Given a big boost via the name of the Tom Cruise character in the Mission Impossible film series, Ethan has fallen from its peak at Number 2 in 2009 and 2010, but is still popular in the US along with several other countries.
    • Evan

      • Origin:

        Welsh variation of John

      • Meaning:

        "God is gracious"

      • Description:

        Evan has a mellow nice-guy image that has kept it popular, while it has been widely used in Wales since the nineteenth century. And interestingly—and surprisingly—enough, Evan charts highly for boys in France.
    • Finn

      • Origin:

        Irish

      • Meaning:

        "fair or white"

      • Description:

        Finn is a name with enormous energy and charm, that of the greatest hero of Irish mythology, Finn MacCool (aka Fionn mac Cuumhaill), an intrepid warrior with mystical supernatural powers, noted as well for his wisdom and generosity.
    • Fritz

      • Origin:

        German, diminutive of Friedrich or Frederick

      • Meaning:

        "peaceful ruler"

      • Description:

        Since female cousins Mitzi and Fritzi have entered the realm of possibilities, there's a chance that Cousin Fritz could as well. Fritz is the name of several notables, from early German-born film director Lang to early footballer Fritz (born Frederick) Pollard, the first African-American to play in the Rose Bowl in 1916.
    • Gerrit

      • Origin:

        Low German variation of Gerhard

      • Description:

        An undiscovered cousin of Garrett and Gerard. Gerrit has some merit, especially for its arty credentials as the name of several Old Master painters.
    • Grey

      • Origin:

        Color name

      • Description:

        The girls have Violet and Scarlet and Ruby and Rose, but for the boys there's a much more limited palette of color names. Grey/Gray is one exception, which could make for a soft and evocative—if slightly somber—choice, especially in the middle. Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney named their son Leo Grey.
    • Grover

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "lives near a grove of trees"

      • Description:

        Forget the furry blue Muppet, forget corpulent President Cleveland (not too difficult), and consider this name anew. We think it's spunky, a little funky, and well worth a second look.
    • Gunner

      • Origin:

        Scandinavian variation of Gunther

      • Meaning:

        "bold warrior"

      • Description:

        The kind of nouveau macho name favored by NRA-leaning parents, Gunner could appeal to those who like other more military or gun inspired names, such as Hunter, Remington, and Cannon. It got a boost up the charts in 2009 when The Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers gave it to his son.
    • Gus

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Augustus, Angus, Gustave, Augustin, Augusten, Augustine, August

      • Description:

        Gus is a homey grandpa nickname name that can work as a short form for any of the above or stand on its own as a cutting-edge replacement for Max and Jake--though it was off the Top 1000 from 1978 until 2016, when it squeaked in at Number 999.
    • Jakob

      • Origin:

        German, Norwegian, and Slovenian variation of Jacob, Hebrew variation of James

      • Meaning:

        "supplanter"

      • Description:

        After cracking the US Top 200 in the early 2000s, fueled by Jacob's rise, this name has been losing steam in recent years. But Jakob is the top form of the name in many other countries, cultures, and languages, ranking highly in Germany, Norway, Austria, Iceland, and Slovenia. Jakub is the Polish variation.
    • Kobi

      • Description:

        Kobi is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Hebrew, it's a diminutive of Jacob (meaning 'supplanter') or a variant of Koby, sometimes used as a nickname for Yaakov. The name gained recognition through basketball legend Kobe Bryant, though his name has different Japanese origins. Kobi also appears in African naming traditions, particularly in Ghana. The name is appreciated for its brevity, modern sound, and cross-cultural appeal. While not among the most common names in Western countries, Kobi has seen increased usage since the 1990s. Its international versatility and contemporary feel make it attractive to parents seeking a name that works well across different cultures while remaining distinctive and memorable.

    • Konrad

      • Origin:

        German, Scandinavian, Polish

      • Meaning:

        "brave counsel"

      • Description:

        German, Scandinavian and Polish spelling of Konrad, borne by several German and Polish rulers throughout history, as well as the German chancellor Konrad Adenauer.
    • Linus

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "flax"

      • Description:

        Can Linus lose its metaphorical security blanket and move from the Peanuts page onto the birth certificate? We think it has enough charm and other positive elements going for it for the answer to be yes.